Apr

27

Fri

Public admittance to the show grounds is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm.

Vendor Admittance will take place on Thursday April 26th and Friday April 27th with line up and times announced on KCHK 1350 AM – No early Line up for vendors will be permitted. You must tune in to KCHK 1350 and listen for instructions.

Public admission is free – the event is held rain or shine. Ham and Egg Breakfast or Rolls is served Friday and Saturday morning from 7am until it’s gone. Pancake and sausage breakfast served Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 11am.

For more information and rules for vendors, please visit www.pioneerpowershow.com

May

2

Wed

Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague will once again be hosting a Memorial Blood Centers of Minnesota community blood drive on Wednesday, May 2, from 1 – 6:30 p.m. The drive will be held at Queen’s Court, 311 Columbus Ave N, New Prague, directly across from the Hospital.

Memorial Blood Centers draws blood in our community, tests it in our community and gives it back to our community. This ensures that the needs of area hospitals are met.

Memorial Blood Centers has been collecting and distributing blood for more than 50 years and is a member of America’s Blood Centers. They need at least 400 units of blood each day to meet the needs of area hospitals.

Donors can give blood every 56 days. Eligible donors can also do an Alyx (double red blood cell donation). The Alyx Component Collection System allows you to give two units of red blood cells during a single donation. The Alyx donation experience is much like donating whole blood. Blood is drawn using a needle (a smaller one than that used in a whole blood donation) through a continuous procedure of intermittent draw and fluid return. Continuously, whole blood is drawn and separated into components, while your plasma and saline are replaced. This fluid replacement is to ensure that you have a comfortable experience. To qualify as a donor with the Alyx System, men must be at least 5’ 1” and weigh at least 130 pounds, and women must be at least 5’ 5” and weigh at least 150 pounds. Both must have a hematocrit of at least 40%. You can make an Alyx donation every 16 weeks.

To make an appointment, call the Hospital at 952-758-8190. A light lunch will be provided for donors.

May

19

Sat

Saturday May 19th at the Lonsdale Fire Hall.
Serving from 5 to 8pm
Tickets are $50 (good for 2 dinners)
Limited Number of tickets available – Get your tickets from a Lonsdale Fireman or Brewster’s in Veseli.

Jun

23

Sat

Get out of town and spend a day on the farm with the cows… Saturday the 23rd from 11am to 2pm… Bring the kids and head to Joe and Karen Korbels farm in Lonsdale… plenty of kids activities, farm tours… PLUS free cheeseburgers, Malts and Milk. The Korbel farm is just west of Lonsdale from Highway 19 and Highway 2… Its a fun filled day on the farm with the Korbels brought to you by the Rice County American Dairy Association and the MN Beef Council.

Jul

14

Sat

After major restoration and relocation following the epic flood of 2008, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library are hosting a Grand Opening Weekend. Join the Czech Heritage Club and the New Prague Community Education as they travel to Cedar Rapids, IA on a two night trip for the Museum and Library Grand Opening.

For complete information on the trip, or to get registered, please click here for a downloadable Trip Flyer.

For information on the New Museum and the festivities, click here for the Grand Opening Festival Flyer

Aug

17

Fri

Polka Lovers Klub of America is coming to New Prague August 17,18,19 to celebrate Music Fest 2012! Hear acts like Larry Olsen Band, Malek’s Fishermen and more! All at the Park Ballroom in New Prague, MN. Under 21 FREE and the bands are subject to change. Visit www.polkofa.com or call 507 744 2966 RV sites available.

Sep

14

Fri

Join us for our annual Classic Car Cruise starting and ending on Main Street New Prague, Friday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Registration for “cruisers” is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. by the New Prague Middle School on County Rd 37, by the bus garage. Fee is $15.00 and includes a meal. No pre-registration. Cars must be 1992 or older and in show condition.

Dožínky® (doe-shink’-key), a Czech Harvest Festival patterned after the “Old Country” original, is held on the third Saturday of September each year in New Prague.

Our city’s beautiful Main Street is transformed into an open-air market with vendor booths lining the sidewalks and a beer garden featuring authentic Czech beer. You can sample tasty treats including traditional Czech dishes. Food booths and events open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Main Street will be closed to through traffic, making your strolling safer and visiting more pleasant. No carry-in alcohol, dogs, bikes or golf carts are allowed.

The Dožínky® Festival in the Czech Republic is celebrated annually to give thanks for the bountiful harvest. Similarly, New Prague honors its agricultural roots with the Parade of Farm Pride at noon with a line-up of antique and modern farm equipment, cars, bands and horse-drawn units.

Both children and adults will enjoy the special events planned for the day, including many demonstrators and entertainers. Ethnic bands on three separate stages will keep the crowd tapping their feet non-stop. Be sure to stop by the Czech Village and the Czech Heritage Club. Authentic Czech dancers and singers will also share their talents; the New Prague Czech Singers will delight the crowd, and peruse authentic Czech merchandise.